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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.47, 33,197.43 and 17,717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.47, 33,197.43 and 17,717.19 is: 26,575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.47 : 33,197.43 = 17,717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.47/33,197.43 = 17,717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.47x = 33,197.43 × 17,717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.47x = 588,165,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,165,174.82/22,131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.97

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